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Dance Fever
Okay I LOVE to tap dance. But I have a sort of large body composition which does not look good in those short, tight clothes. What should I do? Do people like dancers with a little (Or a lot)of meat on their bones?
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It's true that it doesn't matter what you look like- you can still love something and be good at it and it doesn't matter what other people prefer. But in the world of dance: you've got to have the "right body" for a lot of the opportunities that will come your way or you're not going to get the part!
We're told in school and on after school specials on TV that appearance is irrelevant and "it's what's on the inside that counts," and to an extent that's true. But we've got to accept the fact that while looks and size may not matter for who we truly are inside, they're still the first thing people notice about us. So, fair or not: if a costume makes you look overweight or underweight or if the color makes you look ill or whatever, that's what people will notice when they first see you. Talent and dedication can overcome that, but some people are shallow enough that they won't look past the visual to see the skill so they won't care. And if the casting person sees you'll look odd in the costume, that may be reason enough for them to use someone else. I know it sucks, but that's just the way it is. (BTW: I looked so ridiculous in my skimpy dance costumes I nearly cried! One of the costume women even commented on how I looked too big for one of my outfits and then sighed and said it was too late to change it so I'd better just "suck it in"!)
Oftentimes, dancers for certain types of dances are chosen for uniformity of appearance. That is: to make the number look as good and as professional as possible, the choreographer/ director may try to choose people that are of similar heights and builds. If you're significantly taller or shorter or larger or smaller than the other dancers, you may miss out. It may have nothing to do with your abilities at all.
Okay okay- with all that said: See if you can sit in on a class at a local college of community center with a dance program. If you look at the bodies of the men and women in the class you'll notice a few things that are pretty interesting and very encouraging.
1. They're of different ages. Not all dancers are 19 year old girls with size 0 leotards and perky ponytails!
2. They're of different builds. They'll range from crazy tall to super short to rail thin to downright heavy.
3. They're working in clothing that is comfortable and appropriate to their bodies. People that dance to dance don't need to wear hot pants with sparkly leg warmers and sports bras. For these dedicated people, it's not about the "short, tight clothes," it's about the dancing!
4. They're of different skill levels which have nothing to do with their age or looks.
5. They have different degrees of passion about what they're doing, and it shows.
So: might a person's "meat on their bones" hold them back? Sure. In some places. But if you're looking somewhere that's into passion instead of fashion: Never.
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there are costumes that are more flattering (seriously, some of the costumes i've worn are terrible if you weigh more than 85 pounds! ick!) but it shouldn't matter as long as you like what you are doing. try ordering better fitting ones even if you have to go a size up or wear something under it (like a tummy/thigh slimmer)...that's what i had to do for a show. <3
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Well i guess they like them trim. But, dont think about what other people like, think about what you like. If you want to slim down, then go on a diet and exersize more. But if you are fine with your body, then thats great. But if your worried about the ability of tap dancing, maybe ask your teacher if there is a preference.
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personally, i don't think it matters.
if you can dance, then dance.
dance is a part of you and your body composition shouldn't matter
if people say otherwise...kick them in the face!!
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it doesn't matter if people think you look good or bad in the clothes as long as you love to do it it really doesn't matter what anybody thinks. I do dance and a lot of people say i look to skinny in my peformance outfits but i don't care what they say cuz i love to do it and i am good at it thats all what matters
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Dance your heart out! I take jazz classes and I'm the biggest in my class and all we wear are tights leotards and shoes! But as I see it, the more I dance the smaller I will be and be proud of how I look in those tights. Who cares if people dont like dancers with a lot of meat on theirs bones, cause the only thing that matters is how well you can dance.
**hope i helped**
~~skippy_pebbles~~
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You can't generalize peoples likes and dislikes.
Some people will like it, some won't. Some people will find something wrong with everyone, but not everyone who won't like your dancing will be that way.
Why should it matter what others like though? It's not like people watch dancing.
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It really shouldn't matter. How well you dance is what does matter. What you should do is work on your dancing more so that if people are idiots and don't like dancers such as you they can be impressed by your awesome dancing.
~hope i helped
~plez rate
***funkymunky***
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hey- nobody prefers a skinny smaller person or bigger person, its all about the dancing. i mean if i bigger person is very talented and knows how to move, than awesome i would way rather watch them. so yeah =)
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There's nothing wrong with having "some meat on your bones." You can always have somone design an outfit for you, you don't neccessaraly have to have all tights. If you love to tap dance, don't let somthing like this stop something you love. If you do not like how you look in tights you can always exercise, or maybee try eating healther. Hope I helped =)
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